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SL vs AFG, 3rd ODI: Dushmantha Chameera Stars As Sri Lanka Thrash Afghanistan To Win Series 2-1

Half-centuries by Sri Lanka openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Pathum Nissanka made short work of Afghanistan in a nine-wicket drubbing that clinched a 2-1 ODI series win for the hosts Wednesday. Sri Lanka eased to 120 with 34 overs to spare in Hambantota, after a fast-bowling attack led by man-of-the-match Dushmantha Chameera had demolished the hapless Afghan top order. It was just the boost Sri Lanka needed before heading off for a qualifying tournament in Zimbabwe, with two remaining slots up for grabs for the World Cup.

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI Live Score: Afghanistan Opt To Bat In Series-Decider Against Sri Lanka

SL vs AFG, 3rd ODI Live Updates: Afghanistan won the toss and opted to bat against Sri Lanka in the do-or-die third and final ODI in Hambantota. After the visitors won the first game by six wickets, Dushmantha Chameera stormed back into the Sri Lankan team to power their 132-run win over Afghanistan at Hambantota on Sunday and level the series. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Sri Lanka Square ODI Series With 132-Run Win Over Afghanistan

Quick bowler Dushmantha Chameera stormed back into the Sri Lankan team to power their 132-run win over Afghanistan at Hambantota on Sunday and square the three-match one-day international series. Having amassed a target of 324, the Sri Lankan bowlers skittled out the tourists for 191 inside 43 overs for their biggest win in ODIs over Afghanistan. Chameera, returning to the side after a seven-month layoff after ankle surgery, bowled a couple of hostile spells to finish with two for 18.

'Luck Deserted Him In Barren Period': India Great On Virat Kohli's Lean Patch

All the fans are desperately waiting for the upcoming World Test championship final, where India will be squaring off against Australia at The Oval. The marquee event will determine who will bag the coveted ICC trophy in the longest format of the game. With only two days left for the match, everyone is eager to witness Virat Kohli's performance as the 34-year-old has been breathing fire with his bat. The former India skipper, who was struggling for runs, ended his 1205-day century drought in the Test and smashed his 29th ton against Australia in March.

SL vs AFG 2nd ODI Live Score: Sri Lanka Win Toss, Opt To Bat First

After losing the first ODI against Afghanistan by 6 wickets, Sri Lanka look to regroup and prevent an early series defeat as the two teams square off in the second ODI on Sunday. The first match truly showed what the Afghans are capable of in the 50-over format, especially in a World Cup year. It was Afghanistan's second-highest run-chase in the format on the international circuit. Sri Lanka haven't managed to get their combination right for a while now. That would be their prime focus against Afghanistan in the second ODI. (LIVE Scorecard)

Pakistan May Pull Out Of Asia Cup After 'Hybrid Model' Is Rejected: Report

Left with no option after Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan backed out of their proposed 'Hybrid Model', hosts Pakistan may pull out of the Asia Cup in September. According to the 'Hybrid Model' proposed by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Najam Sethi, Pakistan were to conduct 3 to 4 games of the Asia Cup in their country, while the rest of the matches involving India could be held at a neutral venue. The idea was floated after India refused to travel to Pakistan because of security concerns. However, it has become clear now that Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan have all backed the BCCI's push for moving the tournament out of Pakistan.

Pakistan Cricket Board Refuses To Play ODI Series In Sri Lanka After SLC's Proposal to Host Asia Cup: Report

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is upset at Sri Lankan board expressing its desire to host the entire Asia Cup and has declined the latter's offer to play an ODI bilateral series in the island nation. According to sources in the PCB, relations between the PCB and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have turned sour after its offer of hosting the entire Asia Cup instead of four games being held in Pakistan as per the 'Hybrid Model' proposed by Najam Sethi.

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SL vs AFG, 3rd ODI: Dushmantha Chameera Stars As Sri Lanka Thrash Afghanistan To Win Series 2-1

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI Live Score: Afghanistan Opt To Bat In Series-Decider Against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Square ODI Series With 132-Run Win Over Afghanistan

'Luck Deserted Him In Barren Period': India Great On Virat Kohli's Lean Patch

SL vs AFG 2nd ODI Live Score: Sri Lanka Win Toss, Opt To Bat First

Pakistan May Pull Out Of Asia Cup After 'Hybrid Model' Is Rejected: Report

Pakistan Cricket Board Refuses To Play ODI Series In Sri Lanka After SLC's Proposal to Host Asia Cup: Report

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